Finding the Third Proportional to 19,554 and 32,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 19,554 and 32,101 is: 52,698.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,554 : 32,101 = 32,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,554/32,101 = 32,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,554x = 32,101 × 32,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,554x = 1,030,474,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,474,201/19,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,698.90
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